Commencement Reception Directions

Thursday, May 28, 2026 3-5 p.m.

Hyatt Regency American Craft Kitchen & Bar
151 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60601

All attendees, including graduates, must have a ticket to enter the reception. Each ticket will include two drink tickets. We look forward to seeing you at this event.

Event Details

The Commencement Reception will be a great way for you to mingle with fellow graduates from Rosalind Franklin University and meet faculty and administration from your academic program. Executive Student Council members will be hosting photo booths for graduates to take home a photo memento.

Complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be available for the duration of the event. Should you have any questions, please contact the Division of Student Success and Wellness at 847-578-8354 or email us at commencement@rosalindfranklin.edu.

Arrival Instructions

If you are arriving by public transportation or rideshare, you should be dropped off and enter at the Northwest corner of the Hyatt Regency main building at the intersection of Wacker and Stetson Ave. If you are driving, parking is located at the same location on lower Wacker Drive.

Please note: Doors to the American Craft Kitchen & Bar will not open until 3 p.m.

Construction Notice

Expect travel delays into downtown Chicago due to significant road construction. Please allow ample travel time if you are driving downtown — as significant delays are expected — or consider utilizing public transportation.